From "good bud" to premium shelf appeal: How Emerald Valley Cannabis rescued their terpene profile and eliminated mold losses with climate-controlled drying and curing.
Emerald Valley had mastered cultivation, but their post-harvest process was a disaster. Barn drying led to mold in winter and over-drying in summer. They were losing $15K-20K per harvest and selling premium genetics at commodity prices.
Ambient humidity meant gambling with weather. 80-90% RH fog caused 10-15% mold loss per harvest.
Uncontrolled drying evaporated volatile terpenes. Flower looked good but smelled like hay.
10 harvests x $18K loss = $180K annual write-off. Profitability was being destroyed post-harvest.
Without premium finishing, craft genetics sold for $1,800/lb instead of the $3,000/lb potential.
Box4Grow delivered three integrated modular rooms engineered specifically for post-harvest: Drying, Curing, and Cold Storage. This system provides a consistent 60°F / 60% RH environment regardless of outside weather.
Result: Zero mold losses and maximum terpene retention.
Result: Smooth, connoisseur-grade flower commanding top dollar.
Result: Sell inventory when prices are high, not when desperate.
| Metric | Barn Drying (Before) | Box4Grow Precision (After) | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Mold Loss | $150k - $180k | $0 | $180k Saved |
| Wholesale Price | $1,800 - $2,200/lb | $2,500 - $3,000/lb | 35% Increase |
| Terpene Retention | 40% - 60% | 90% - 95% | Premium Appeal |
| Storage Life | 2-3 Months | 6-12 Months | Market Flexibility |
| Drying Room | 1,200 Sq Ft (60°F / 60% RH) |
| Curing Room | 800 Sq Ft (Moisture Equilibration) |
| Cold Storage | 600 Sq Ft (55°F Long-term Hold) |
| HVAC | Independent Climate Zones per Room |
| Filtration | HEPA (Contaminant Prevention) |
| Monitoring | Digital Sensors with Data Logging |
| Deployment | 12 Weeks Design to Operational |
| Annual ROI | 560% - 809% |
800 - 1,500 Sq Ft
Combined Drying/Curing. Perfect for small cultivators (500-1,500 lbs/yr).
2,000 - 3,500 Sq Ft
Dedicated Drying, Curing, and Storage. For operators doing 2,000+ lbs/yr.
4,000+ Sq Ft
Multi-room configurations for staggered commercial harvests.
Don't let mold or over-drying kill your profitability. Box4Grow's modular rooms deliver precision climate control that pays for itself in one year.
From "good bud" to premium shelf appeal: How Emerald Valley Cannabis rescued their terpene profile and eliminated mold losses with climate-controlled drying and curing.
Emerald Valley had mastered cultivation, but their post-harvest process was a disaster. Barn drying led to mold in winter and over-drying in summer. They were losing $15K-20K per harvest and selling premium genetics at commodity prices.
Ambient humidity meant gambling with weather. 80-90% RH fog caused 10-15% mold loss per harvest.
Uncontrolled drying evaporated volatile terpenes. Flower looked good but smelled like hay.
10 harvests x $18K loss = $180K annual write-off. Profitability was being destroyed post-harvest.
Without premium finishing, craft genetics sold for $1,800/lb instead of the $3,000/lb potential.
Box4Grow delivered three integrated modular rooms engineered specifically for post-harvest: Drying, Curing, and Cold Storage. This system provides a consistent 60°F / 60% RH environment regardless of outside weather.
Result: Zero mold losses and maximum terpene retention.
Result: Smooth, connoisseur-grade flower commanding top dollar.
Result: Sell inventory when prices are high, not when desperate.
| Metric | Barn Drying (Before) | Box4Grow Precision (After) | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Mold Loss | $150k - $180k | $0 | $180k Saved |
| Wholesale Price | $1,800 - $2,200/lb | $2,500 - $3,000/lb | 35% Increase |
| Terpene Retention | 40% - 60% | 90% - 95% | Premium Appeal |
| Storage Life | 2-3 Months | 6-12 Months | Market Flexibility |
| Drying Room | 1,200 Sq Ft (60°F / 60% RH) |
| Curing Room | 800 Sq Ft (Moisture Equilibration) |
| Cold Storage | 600 Sq Ft (55°F Long-term Hold) |
| HVAC | Independent Climate Zones per Room |
| Filtration | HEPA (Contaminant Prevention) |
| Monitoring | Digital Sensors with Data Logging |
| Deployment | 12 Weeks Design to Operational |
| Annual ROI | 560% - 809% |
800 - 1,500 Sq Ft
Combined Drying/Curing. Perfect for small cultivators (500-1,500 lbs/yr).
2,000 - 3,500 Sq Ft
Dedicated Drying, Curing, and Storage. For operators doing 2,000+ lbs/yr.
4,000+ Sq Ft
Multi-room configurations for staggered commercial harvests.
Don't let mold or over-drying kill your profitability. Box4Grow's modular rooms deliver precision climate control that pays for itself in one year.
